Distance for smoothhound?

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John D
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Distance for smoothhound?

#1 Post by John D »

Hi,

I'm going to Wexford later today to target smoothhound.

I've often caught really small ones fairly close in.

Is distance required for the larger ones?

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#2 Post by teacher »

Hi John,

Obviously depends where you're fishing, but in the traditional Wexford smoothound haunts, my biggest fish have come at middle distance. Call it a good lob.

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#3 Post by samo »

ye most i've mine have been in and around 70 to 100 meters but i have seen them getting caught by 10 yards from the shore.
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#4 Post by roger de dodger »

hve had them close and med never had one at max biggest ones close in at nine in the morning in gin clear water
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#5 Post by Pat Spillane »

I find that when there is a chop on the water they tend to be a bit further out. When it is dead calm can be taken in closer. Had two 5+ last night at max distance for me into a wind. Only dogs caught closer.
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#6 Post by John D »

Thanks lads.

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